What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges as ...

I am tired of pruning my overgrown barberry and Spirea shrubs in my front landscape. What would you suggest for replacement shrubs that will stay under 4 feet without pruning and keep their leaves all ...

Whether planted for privacy, as a wind buffer or to outline a planting bed, evergreen shrubs can be useful plants to hide problem areas and define garden spaces. Selecting the right shrub for each ...

Today’s column and the next couple coming up are the most perilous of the year. I’ve spent weeks researching all the new, new plants, whittling them down to the most thrilling few — which means I’ve ...

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Ride through just about any neighborhood in Western New York and you will likely see many of the small, dark red variety of Japanese barberry shrubs. They have been a favorite ...

It sounds like an oxymoron because all plants require some level of maintenance, whether it’s watering or deadheading spent blooms. With shrubs, it’s the hesitation to prune. Is it the wrong time? Too ...

LANSING, Mich. – Two popular ornamental plants often used by landscapers may become illegal to buy, sell or plant in the ground in Michigan – in addition to four other known invasive species.